Alvin Gentry

Interest from the NBA might be flattering, but it does not help a college coach on the recruiting trail this time of year. UConn's Kevin Ollie tried to get out in front of all the rumors Wednesday morning, but when the Oklahoma City Thunder fired coach Scott Brooks in the afternoon, the rumor mill restarted. "As I have said many times, I am proud and honored to be the head basketball coach at the University of Connecticut and I have no plans to pursue other opportunities," Ollie said in a statement before Brooks was fired. "We are already excited about next season and I am looking forward to preparing our team to be the best we can be on the court, in the classroom,...

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